You’ve established that your software project will be best launched as the minimum viable product (MVP) to get it to market quickly and affordably. But how do you determine which features should be included in your MVP?

In today’s connected world, it’s never been easier to reach a truly international audience. When dealing with non-English native speakers locally or overseas clientele, it’s important to make sure your website and apps work appropriately to understand the limitations of a specific language, as well as the nuances.

Automation is nothing new in the world of business. By some experts’ reckoning, the first real workplace automation of tasks was ushered in by the advent of personal computers. Others dismiss that notion and look much further back to the assembly lines of Henry Ford or the textiles of the Industrial Revolution. Depending on your perspective, any of these important developments could be viewed as major developments in automation.

When it comes to starting any software development project, we believe in fully scoping the job to ensure that we understand the critical needs and goals of your business to determine a practical solution.

Businesses of all sizes will benefit from using scheduling software. It can streamline processes, allowing managers to spend less time creating schedules and more time attending to customers and coaching staff members.

These days there is no shortage of new tools, technologies and solutions. But what about that outdated computer system, software or application program that your business is still using? These older systems could be costing you money and putting your business at risk.

Have you ever forgotten a password, couldn’t recall how you solved a problem or spent a lot of time teaching your staff members the same process over and over again? If this sounds like you, then you could benefit from creating a personal knowledge base.

Does your business process a lot of paperwork manually? Do you receive a lot of emails requesting approval? Do you need to manage staff working remotely? Then it could be time for you to automate your business processes.

Did you know there's more than one way your business can reach mobile customers? Find out if you need a mobile application or a mobile-optimised web application. We break it down simply to help you understand the difference and determine which option is best suited to your business.

When engaging a software developer or software development company, what are the key things you should look for to ensure they can deliver a top-notch project? This is a question I have been asked a lot over the years, especially from business owners and people looking to hire a developer.

You’ve got an idea for a business and need a software program, website or application to bring it to life. But where do you begin?
Scoping – it’s an integral part of the process that will help you to identify your project goals, determine what is possible and allow you to create a plan that will help you achieve what is practical.

I was initially skeptical of all the new automation tools which had sprung into existence in the last few years. Bower seemed nice, but manually downloading external resources was never hard; did I really need to add another layer of complexity to our workflow? Vagrant looked intimidating—it didn't seem worth the hassle for a relatively small team developing PHP-based websites.

Designing a website for a cafe, bar or restaurant should be simple, but it's amazing how many venues don't quite nail it. Too often, we have trouble finding menus, addresses or phone numbers for destinations when we're out on the town. It's frustrating, and as everybody knows, first impressions count.

From a customer's point of view, there's nothing more important than the text, images and other media on your website. But for you, the most important thing going forward is choosing the right content management system.